Vocabulary and Literary Devices Mastery Flashcard

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Attribute something to someone

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Give them credit for it

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Define "commit" in a relationship.

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Pledge loyalty to one another.

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Meaning of "expose" in journalism?

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To reveal hidden information

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To "initiate" something means to:

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Start it

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Meaning of "underlie" in an argument or theory?

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Foundation or basis of the argument.

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Example of something intangible:

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Love

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Adage definition:

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A traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation.

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Dramatic irony:

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When the audience knows something the characters do not.

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"Comic relief" in literature:

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Provides a humorous break from tension.

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What is a "cliche"?

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An overused expression or idea.